Just a two-hour detour from Paris, the Loire was once a playground to Renaissance royals. Now its vaunted châteaux are attracting enterprising young couples and artists who have remade them into captivating—and surprisingly affordable—inns.
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We spotted on the TSA's blog that screeners have started "asking" passengers to put shoes directly on the X-ray belt instead of in bins. But is it a suggestion or a new requirement? A TSA spokesperson told us the measure is a "recommendation." Officers can get a better look at shoes on X-ray scans when they're not with other items in a bin. What's been your experience?
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Our new magazine feature, My Town, is devoted to wisdom from Budget Travel readers who live in some of our favorite places. We started with Santa Fe. Next up? Charleston, S.C., we want to hear from you! Brag about your town, and we'll publish the best recommendations in our September issue.
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